FAQ: Maryland School Vaccination Exemptions, Flood Aid Appeal, and Policy Updates
Summary
This content covers multiple Maryland state issues including increasing religious exemptions for school vaccinations, Governor Moore's appeal of FEMA aid denial for Western Maryland floods with doubled damage costs, and new capital gains tax surcharges.
What is the main vaccination requirement policy for Prince George’s County Public Schools?
Prince George’s County Public Schools states ‘No Shots. No School. No Exceptions’ on their vaccination webpage, though Maryland law does allow religious exemptions despite this messaging.
How have religious exemptions for school vaccinations changed in Maryland?
More Maryland families have been choosing religious exemptions to opt out of school vaccination requirements over the last four school years, despite historically high vaccination rates in the state.
What additional vaccinations are Maryland officials promoting beyond required immunizations?
Maryland officials are holding clinics and advertising benefits for extra vaccinations including flu and Covid vaccines, in addition to required school immunizations.
Why is Governor Wes Moore appealing to President Trump regarding FEMA aid?
Governor Moore is appealing President Trump’s denial of federal FEMA aid for Western Maryland flood damage because the cost estimate has more than doubled to $33.7 million, easily justifying the need for emergency assistance.
What caused the flooding in Western Maryland and how severe was it?
Storms in May rapidly dumped 5 inches of rain on the region, triggering the worst flooding in Western Maryland in three decades, primarily affecting Allegany and Garrett counties.
How has Maryland changed its capital gains tax policy under Governor Moore?
Maryland has implemented a uniform 2% surcharge on capital gains taxes with few exceptions, moving in the opposite direction of states like Missouri which eliminated capital gains taxes while keeping state income tax.
What is the significance of O negative blood donors mentioned in the content?
O negative blood donors are considered ‘universal donors’ representing only 7% of the population, and the Red Cross is actively seeking these donors due to decreasing donations and slow development of artificial substitutes.
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